Post-MFA Fellow

Rice University is a prestigious institution located in Houston, Texas, and is seeking a Post-MFA Fellow in Creative Writing. The successful candidate will conduct research related to the Sawyer Seminar, mentor students, and develop creative projects that align with the seminar's theme. Responsibilities Participating in meetings and activities related to the Sawyer Seminar, including planning meetings, lectures, and other events Conducting research related to the Sawyer Seminar, including leading research groups Mentoring, overseeing, and/or training junior research team members (graduate and undergraduate students) Supporting project management Developing creative projects related to the Seminar Participating and presenting own research in the HRC’s “Fellows Fridays,” an interdisciplinary working group with other emerging and established scholars Participating in HRC programming Other duties as assigned Skills MFA or PhD in Creative Writing in hand by June 30, 2026 Received MFA or PhD no earlier than January 1, 2021 Proven track record in creative and public writing Experience and enthusiasm regarding collaborative research and teaching at the undergraduate level Excellent communication and time-management skills Company Overview Rice University is a private research university that focuses on providing undergraduate education services. It was founded in 1912, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Rice University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 113 in 2025, 81 in 2024, 71 in 2023, 65 in 2022, 82 in 2021, 86 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.